It Takes Two (1995)

Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.

Director:

Andy Tennant

Writer:

Deborah Dean Davis

Stars:

Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kirstie Alley	...	Diane Barrows
Steve Guttenberg	...	Roger Callaway
Mary-Kate Olsen	...	Amanda Lemmon / Alyssa Callaway
Ashley Olsen	...	Alyssa Callaway / Amanda Lemmon
Philip Bosco	...	Vincenzo
Jane Sibbett	...	Clarice Kensington
Michelle Grisom	...	Carmen
Desmond Robertson	...	Frankie
Tiny Mills	...	Tiny
Shanelle Henry	...	Patty
Anthony Aiello	...	Anthony
LaTonya Borsay	...	Wanda
Michèle Lonsdale Smith	...	Michelle (as Michelle Lonsdale-Smith)
Sean Orr	...	Jerry
Elizabeth Walsh	...	Emily

Storyline

Alyssa (a rich girl) and Amanda (an orphan) are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day. Together they form a plan to try getting Alyssa's father to prevent making the biggest mistake of his life: marrying an awful woman.

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Plot Keywords:

mistaken identity | identity swapping | nylon stockings | child plays matchmaker | embarrassment | 

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Taglines:

Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steve Gutenberg and Phillip Bosco appeared together in "3 Men and a Baby"

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Goofs

At the scrap heap, Alyssa is wearing a ball cap, then not wearing it, then wearing it again.

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Quotes

Clarice Kensington: "Rough" is a broken nail, darling, what I'm having is a *train wreck*!

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Greatest Food Fights in Movies (2015)

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Soundtracks

Theme from Bonanza
Written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston
Published by St. Angelo Music and Jay Livingston Music
Rights for St. Angelo Music controlled and administered by MCA Music Publishing

User Reviews

What has happened to me? I enjoyed an Olsen Twins movie!

I was prepared to hate this movie, but I didn't. In fact, I kind of liked it. This variation on the Parent Trap storyline kept me engaged and, dare I say, entertained. I even found myself laughing at some of the cheesy jokes. What has happened to me? I enjoyed an Olsen Twins movie!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

It Takes Two

Filming Locations:

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church "St. Bart's"- 325 Park Avenue, Park Avenue at 51st Street, Midtown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,564,147, 19 November 1995

Gross USA:

$19,474,589

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$19,474,589

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dualstar Productions, Orr & Cruickshank, Rysher Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1